Term Name:	alpha-pinene metabolic process
Synonyms:	alpha-pinene metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving alpha-pinene, a monoterpene that may be a significant factor affecting bacterial activities in nature. It is a major component in tea-tree oils, and gives off a piney smelling odor.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0018867]    QuickGO    AmiGO