Lotus root (Nelumbo nucifera G.) is a high economic value crop in the world. In this study, the storage characteristics (color, sensory, texture, and fatty acids) of lotus root ("Elian No.5") were evaluated at different harvest periods (September 2018, October 2018, November 2018, December 2018, and January 2019). Moreover, the storage characteristics were evaluated after the shortterm and long-term storage of lotus root at 4 degrees C and 20 degrees C. The hardness of lotus root significantly decreased at both temperatures (4 degrees C and 20 degrees C) during the first 3 days of storage. In ...