Term Name: | indole glucosinolate metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | indole glucosinolate metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of indole glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are sulfur-containing compounds that have a common structure linked to an R group derived from tryptophan; indoles are biologically active substances based on 2,3-benzopyrrole, formed during the catabolism of tryptophan. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042343] QuickGO AmiGO |