Term Name:	1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate catabolic process
Synonyms:	1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate breakdown, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate catabolism, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate, a natural product found in plant tissues. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of ethylene (ethene), a fruit-ripening hormone in plants.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042217]    QuickGO    AmiGO