# Whole-genome sequences of marine bacteria presenting the ability to promote the growth of the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum

## TL;DR

This paper presents the whole-genome sequences of seven marine bacteria that help a type of diatom grow.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in providing genome sequences of bacteria that promote diatom growth from Portuguese environments.

## Key findings

- Seven diverse marine bacteria were isolated and sequenced.
- These bacteria can promote the growth of Phaeodactylum tricornutum.

## Abstract

We describe the whole-genome sequences of seven diverse marine bacteria isolated from Portuguese environments that presented the ability to promote the growth of the model diatom, Phaeodactylum tricornutum. The bacterial genome sequences will contribute to the study of genetic and molecular mechanisms involved in diatom–bacteria interactions.