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Microgravity
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(PCG) Protein Crystal Growth Canavalin. The major storage protein of leguminous plants and a major source of dietary protein for humans and domestic animals. It is studied in efforts to enhance nutritional value of proteins through protein engineerings. It is isolated from Jack Bean because of it's potential as a nutritional substance. Principal Investigator on STS-26 was Alex McPherson.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineMicrogravity. NASA/MSFC, 1989-02-03. Public domain. ID: 8901590.
