Term Name:	D-galacturonate metabolic process
Synonyms:	D-galacturonate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving D-galacturonate, the D-enantiomer of galacturonate, the anion of galacturonic acid. D-galacturonic acid is a component of plant gums and bacterial cell walls.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0046396]    QuickGO    AmiGO