Agarwood Traceability Blockchain Platform – Technical Specification
1. Objective
The Plantation Inoculation Module records and verifies the resin induction event, which is the most value-critical stage in agarwood production.
Because agarwood value depends on controlled biological induction (e.g., fungal inoculation), this module ensures:
- Verified inoculation method
- Traceable inoculant batch
- Geo-tagged inoculation location
- Operator accountability
- Immutable timestamp
This prevents falsified resin claims and strengthens premium market trust.
2. Inoculation Event Scope
The module captures inoculation using:
- Fungal inoculants (e.g., Fusarium-based blends)
- Mechanical wound induction
- Chemical induction (if applicable)
- Hybrid protocols
Each method is recorded distinctly for quality analytics and export transparency.
3. Data Fields Captured
A. Tree-Level or Block-Level Identification
| Category | Data Captured |
|---|---|
| Plantation ID | Linked to verified plantation |
| GPS Coordinates | Tree or block-level geo-tag |
| Tree ID | Unique tree tag (QR / RFID) |
| Age at Inoculation | Years/months |
| Diameter (DBH) | cm measurement |
| Health Status | Pre-inoculation assessment |
| Operator ID | Digital signature |
B. Inoculant Information
| Category | Data Captured |
|---|---|
| Inoculant Brand | Registered product name |
| Inoculant Batch ID | Linked to production batch |
| Active Organism | Fungal strain reference |
| Formulation Type | Liquid / Plug / Capsule |
| Volume Applied | mL per injection point |
| Injection Points | Number per tree |
| Date & Time | Timestamp |
| Environmental Conditions | Temp / Humidity |
4. Blockchain Workflow
Step 1: Pre-Validation
- Plantation verified in system
- Plantlet Batch ID linked
- Tree age meets minimum inoculation threshold
- Operator identity authenticated
Step 2: Smart Contract Execution
Inoculation Event Smart Contract:
- Links Tree ID to Plantlet Batch ID
- Anchors inoculant batch hash
- Records geo-tag & timestamp
- Stores DBH and health metrics
- Generates immutable event record
Step 3: Event Certification
Upon successful recording:
- Tree status updated to “Inoculated”
- Resin development countdown initiated
- QR updated for downstream transparency
5. On-Chain vs Off-Chain Data
On-Chain
- Tree ID
- Plantation ID
- Inoculant batch hash
- Timestamp
- GPS hash
- Operator signature
- Method code
Off-Chain
- Inoculation photos
- Field video evidence (optional)
- Lab inoculant certificate
- Environmental sensor logs
Only cryptographic hashes stored on-chain for data integrity.
6. Security & Fraud Mitigation
- Geo-fencing prevents inoculation logging outside registered plantation
- Duplicate inoculation detection
- Smart contract prevents retroactive editing
- Multi-signature verification (Supervisor + Operator)
- AI anomaly detection (e.g., unrealistic injection volumes)
This prevents artificial grade inflation in the market.
7. Resin Maturation Tracking
After inoculation:
- Timer-based tracking initiated (e.g., 18–36 months)
- Periodic growth data appended
- Optional resin ultrasound scanning data integration
- Automated “Harvest Eligibility” flag once maturity threshold reached
8. ESG & Regulatory Impact
- Proof of sustainable cultivation (not wild harvesting)
- Documented resin induction process
- Verifiable compliance for export markets
- Supports premium certification frameworks
In high-value markets, documented induction history significantly increases buyer confidence.
9. Advanced Enhancements
- AI-based resin yield prediction
- Digital twin per tree
- Carbon impact modeling
- Blockchain-linked resin grading forecast
10. Strategic Value to Investors
The inoculation stage is the economic inflection point in agarwood production.
Digitally verifying this event:
- Protects market integrity
- Enables data-driven valuation
- Reduces fraud risk
- Increases premium export positioning