Effects of dietary supplementation with Haematococcus pluvialis cell powder on coloration, ovarian development and antioxidation capacity of adult female Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis

The red color of Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis, which is largely dependent on the presence of carotenoid pigments (predominantly astaxanthin), is an important attribute affecting its consumer acceptability and market value. The green algae Haematococcus pluvialis, rich in natural astaxanthin, is considered to be an important feed additive for crustacean coloration. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary...