Term Name: | xyloglucan biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | xyloglucan anabolism, xyloglucan biosynthesis, xyloglucan formation, xyloglucan synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of xyloglucan, the cross-linking glycan composed of (1->4)-beta-D glucan backbone substituted at regular intervals with beta-D-xylosyl-(1->6) residues, which is present in the primary cell wall of most higher plants. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009969] QuickGO AmiGO |