This review analyzes the aquaculture of red swamp crayfish, highlighting genetic improvement methods and challenges.
Key Points
Red swamp crayfish production contributes over 458 billion yuan annually to China's economy, indicating its vital role in food security.
The species' adaptability leads to rapid reproduction, but its invasive nature poses significant environmental dangers to native biodiversity.
Improving broodstocks and production efficiency through breeding programs are essential for addressing sustainability challenges in this industry.
Ongoing research focuses on selective breeding and genome editing to enhance productivity while mitigating ecological impacts from crayfish aquaculture.