Term Name: | galactomannan catabolic process |
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Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of galactomannan, a polysaccharide composed of D-galactosyl and D-mannosyl. The mannosyl units form the backbone structure (a linear main chain) with the D-galactosyl as single side units. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051682] QuickGO AmiGO |