Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

cutin biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0010143
Synonyms
  • cutin anabolism
  • cutin biosynthesis
  • cutin formation
  • cutin synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cutin, a waxy substance, which combined with cellulose forms a substance nearly impervious to water and constituting the cuticle in plants. 0028623819
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-321
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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