Term Name:	pectin biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	pectin anabolism, pectin biosynthesis, pectin formation, pectin synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of pectin, a polymer containing a backbone of alpha-1,4-linked D-galacturonic acid residues.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045489]    QuickGO    AmiGO