zearalenone biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0106150

Synonyms

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of zearalenone, a mycotoxin produced by several Fusarium species, is most commonly found as a contaminant in stored grain and has chronic estrogenic effects on mammals. (2)

References

Ontology

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