Term Name:	mannan biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	mannan anabolism, mannan biosynthesis, mannan formation, mannan synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of mannan, the main hemicellulose of soft (coniferous) wood, made up of D-mannose, D-glucose and D-galactose.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0046354]    QuickGO    AmiGO