Term Name:	xanthophyll biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	xanthophyll anabolism, xanthophyll biosynthesis, xanthophyll formation, xanthophyll synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of xanthophylls, oxygen-containing carotenoids.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0016123]    QuickGO    AmiGO