Term Name:	ectoine biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	ectoine anabolism, ectoine biosynthesis, ectoine formation, ectoine synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ectoine (1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid), a tetrahydropyrimidine commonly synthesized by halophilic bacteria.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019491]    QuickGO    AmiGO