Term Name: | patulin biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | patulin anabolism, patulin biosynthesis, patulin formation, patulin synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of patulin, an acetate-derived tetraketide mycotoxin produced by several fungal species that shows antimicrobial properties against several bacteria. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0140723] QuickGO AmiGO |