Dataset: Growth behaviors of diatom monoculture and diatom-bacteria co-cultures in the lab

This dataset represents the growth behaviors of diatom (Phaeodactylum tricornutum) monoculture and diatom-bacteria co-cultures in the lab.

The cultures described in the dataset were grown as follows:
Cultures were inoculated in f/2+Si media and grown under 60 micro-einsteins, 12 hours light:12 hour dark cycles at 19 degrees Celsius. Sampling for VOCs was done in triplicate during exponential and stationary growth phases. Exponential phase sampling was done when the cell density of P. tricornutum was 2-4 * 10^5 per milliliter (ml) and at 6-7 hours after dawn. Stationary phase sampling was done when the cell density of P. tricornutum was 2-4 * 10^6 per milliliter (ml) at 6-7 hours after dawn.

Cell densities were measured by a particle counter (Coulter) or Guava flow cytometry.