Term Name:	apocarotenoid biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	apo carotenoid biosynthetic process, apocarotenoid anabolism, apocarotenoid biosynthesis, apocarotenoid formation, apocarotenoid synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of apocarotenoids by the oxidative cleavage of carotenoids. Many apocarotenoids are biologically important e.g. retinal and abscisic acid.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0043289]    QuickGO    AmiGO