Term Name:	xylan catabolic process
Synonyms:	xylan breakdown, xylan catabolism, xylan degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of xylan, a polymer containing a beta-1,4-linked D-xylose backbone.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045493]    QuickGO    AmiGO