Draft Genome Sequences of Nine Environmental Bacterial Isolates Colonizing Plastic

Here, we report the draft genome sequences of nine bacterial isolates obtained after laboratory incubation of seawater, soil, and wastewater samples with polylactic acid, polyethylene, or polyethylene terephthalate film for 2 weeks. Assuming colonization as a prerequisite of degradation, these strains could contribute to a solution to the global plastic waste problem.

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The draft genome sequences of nine bacterial isolates grown on polylactic acid, polyethylene, or polyethylene terephthalate films after incubation for 2 weeks were reported, indicating their potential role in addressing the global plastic waste issue as colonization is considered a prerequisite for degradation.