vomitoxin biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0106110

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. (6)

References

Ontology

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