Term Name: | cutin biosynthetic process |
---|---|
Synonyms: | cutin anabolism, cutin biosynthesis, cutin formation, cutin synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cutin, a waxy substance, which combined with cellulose forms a substance nearly impervious to water and constituting the cuticle in plants. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0010143] QuickGO AmiGO |