Term Name:	orcinol biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	orcinol anabolism, orcinol biosynthesis, orcinol formation, orcinol synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of orcinol (5-methyl-1,3-benzenediol), an aromatic compound derived from the fermentation of lichen and synthesized by some higher plants.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0046197]    QuickGO    AmiGO