Term Name: | vomitoxin biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | deoxynivalenol biosynthetic process, DON biosynthetic process, vomitoxin anabolism, vomitoxin biosynthesis, vomitoxin formation, vomitoxin synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of type B trichothecene vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol, a poisonous substance produced by some species of fungi and predominantly occurs in grains such as wheat, barley and oats. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0106110] QuickGO AmiGO |