Term Name:	salicylic acid biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	salicylate biosynthetic process, salicylic acid anabolism, salicylic acid biosynthesis, salicylic acid formation, salicylic acid synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid), a derivative of benzoic acid.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0009697]    QuickGO    AmiGO