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GO: Biological Process

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. (5)
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Ontology
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes