Term Name:	pectin catabolic process
Synonyms:	pectin breakdown, pectin catabolism, pectin degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of pectin, a polymer containing a backbone of alpha-1,4-linked D-galacturonic acid residues.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045490]    QuickGO    AmiGO