Agarwood Traceability Blockchain Platform – Technical Specification
1. Objective
The Plantlet Propagation Module ensures that every agarwood plantlet entering commercial plantations has:
- Verified genetic origin
- Traceable propagation method
- Disease-free certification
- Immutable digital identity
This module links directly to the Nursery Registration Module and forms the second foundational layer of the traceability chain.
2. Propagation Pathways Covered
The system supports multiple propagation methods:
- Tissue Culture / Micropropagation
- Organogenesis-derived plantlets
- Seed-grown plantlets
- Clonal cuttings
Each propagation type is recorded distinctly to allow genetic traceability and performance analytics.
3. Data Fields Captured
A. Batch-Level Information
| Category | Data Captured |
|---|---|
| Batch ID | Auto-generated blockchain batch number |
| Nursery ID | Linked to verified nursery |
| Species | Aquilaria malaccensis / other species |
| Genotype Code | Elite clone or mother-tree reference |
| Propagation Method | Tissue culture / Seed / Cutting |
| Date of Initiation | Propagation start date |
| Expected Hardening Date | Nursery release schedule |
| Quantity Produced | Number of plantlets |
| Disease-Free Status | Lab certification result |
| Operator ID | Digital signature of propagator |
B. Laboratory & Quality Metrics (for Tissue Culture)
- Explant source ID
- Sterilization protocol reference
- Media composition version
- Subculture cycles
- Contamination rate (%)
- Rooting success rate
- Acclimatization survival rate (%)
These are stored as structured data for performance benchmarking.
4. Blockchain Workflow
Step 1: Batch Creation
- Nursery selects “Create New Propagation Batch”
- System validates nursery status
- Unique Plantlet Batch ID generated
Step 2: Smart Contract Execution
Plantlet Propagation Smart Contract:
- Links batch to verified nursery
- Anchors genotype hash
- Records propagation method
- Validates required QA documentation
- Generates immutable timestamp
Step 3: QR Identity Generation
Each batch receives:
- QR code linked to blockchain record
- Optional individual plantlet tagging (RFID for high-value estates)
5. Data Architecture
On-Chain Data
- Batch ID
- Nursery ID
- Genotype hash
- Propagation method
- Timestamp
- Quantity
- QA status
- Digital signature
Off-Chain Storage
- Lab reports
- Media formulation documents
- Photo records
- Certification documents
Only hashed references stored on-chain for immutability.
6. Quality Control & Biosecurity
The module enables:
- Automated contamination alerts if thresholds exceeded
- AI detection of abnormal survival rate patterns
- Batch quarantine flagging
- Trace-back in case of disease outbreak
This significantly reduces systemic plantation risk.
7. ESG & Investment Significance
- Assures buyers of genetic consistency
- Prevents illegal seedling substitution
- Enables performance analytics per genotype
- Supports sustainable sourcing certification
- Enhances valuation of verified elite clones
For high-value agarwood, genetic traceability = premium pricing power.
8. Integration Points
- Linked to Inoculation Event Module
- Feeds into Plantation GPS mapping system
- Connects with export-grade verification
- Integrates with ESG carbon tracking (future phase)
9. Advanced Future Enhancements
- DNA fingerprint anchoring (lab-certified genotype hash)
- Blockchain-linked phytosanitary certificate issuance
- Predictive yield modeling per clone
- NFT-style digital plant passport