03/08/2026
The CEDRIC project concludes. The work beneath our feet continues.
After more than two years of cross-border research and collaboration, the EU-funded CEDRIC project is coming to a close — leaving behind new knowledge and promising perspectives for the regeneration of depleted soils.
Inspired by the success of human microbiome transplantation, CEDRIC investigated whether microbiomes from healthy plant roots can be transferred to degraded soils. The goal: to restore microbial biodiversity, improve soil structure and nutrient availability, increase soil carbon, and ultimately support healthier, more resilient crops.
As an industry partner, Hechenbichler contributed its applied research expertise and practical agricultural perspective to the project. Together with universities, research institutions and companies from Italy and Austria, we supported the transfer of microbiome research from controlled scientific environments towards field-level application and agricultural practice.
The project has demonstrated the potential of root microbiome transplantation as a nature-based approach to soil regeneration. Its impact extends beyond the scientific results: CEDRIC has created a strong cross-border network and strengthened the exchange between research, industry and agriculture.
For us, this is not an endpoint. It is another important step towards understanding how biological processes in plants and soils can contribute to productive, resilient and sustainable agriculture.
A sincere thank you to all project partners for the excellent collaboration, shared knowledge and commitment throughout this Interreg Italia–Austria initiative.
Learn more about CEDRIC and our contribution:
https://www.hechenbichler.com/en/interreg-projekt-cedric
