Fungus Sample in Model Soil (IMAGE) University of Massachusetts Amherst Caption UMass Amherst microbiologists recently released results of their investigation to understand the role of microbial diversity in soil carbon efficiency. Credit UMass Amherst/Luiz A. Domeignoz-Horta Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.