Term Name:	negative regulation of melanin biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	down regulation of melanin biosynthetic process, down-regulation of melanin biosynthetic process, downregulation of melanin biosynthetic process, inhibition of melanin biosynthetic process, negative regulation of melanin anabolism, negative regulation of melanin biosynthesis, negative regulation of melanin formation, negative regulation of melanin synthesis
Definition:	Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melanin.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0048022]    QuickGO    AmiGO