localgreenchain/docs/concepts/seed-to-seed-transport.md
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Add seed-to-seed transport tracking, demand forecasting, and vertical farming systems
This comprehensive update implements:

Transport Tracking System:
- Complete seed-to-seed lifecycle tracking with 9 event types
- TransportChain blockchain for immutable transport records
- Carbon footprint calculation per transport method
- Food miles tracking with Haversine distance calculation
- QR code generation for full traceability

Demand Forecasting System:
- Consumer preference registration and aggregation
- Regional demand signal generation
- Supply gap identification and market matching
- Grower planting recommendations with risk assessment
- Seasonal planning integration

Vertical Farming Module:
- Multi-zone facility management
- Environmental control systems (HVAC, CO2, humidity, lighting)
- Growing recipes with stage-based environment targets
- Crop batch tracking with health scoring
- Farm analytics generation

Documentation:
- Complete docs/ folder structure for Turborepo
- Seed-to-seed transport concept documentation
- Demand forecasting and seasonal planning guides
- System architecture and user blockchain design
- Transport API reference
- Vertical farming integration guide

Agent Report:
- AGENT_REPORT.md with 5 parallel agent tasks for continued development
- API routes implementation task
- UI components task
- Vertical farming pages task
- Testing suite task
- Documentation completion task
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# Seed-to-Seed Transport System
The Seed-to-Seed Transport System is the core tracking mechanism of LocalGreenChain. It provides complete traceability from the moment a seed is sourced, through planting, growing, harvesting, consumption, and back to seed collection for the next generation.
## Overview
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SEED-TO-SEED LIFECYCLE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │
│ │ SEED │───→│ TRANSIT │───→│ PLANT │───→│ GROW │ │
│ │ SOURCE │ │ TO FARM │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ▼ │
│ │ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │
│ │ │ SEED │←───│ HARVEST │←───│ MATURE │ │
│ │ │ SAVE │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ▼ ▼ │
│ │ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │
│ └────────→│ NEXT │ │ TRANSPORT │ │
│ │ GENERATION│ │ TO MARKET │ │
│ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌──────────┐ │
│ │ CONSUMER │ │
│ │ DELIVERY │ │
│ └──────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Transport Event Types
### 1. Seed Acquisition Transport
Track seeds from their source to the growing location.
```typescript
interface SeedAcquisitionTransport {
eventType: 'seed_acquisition';
seedBatchId: string;
sourceType: 'seed_bank' | 'previous_harvest' | 'trade' | 'purchase' | 'wild_collected';
sourceLocation: TransportLocation;
destinationLocation: TransportLocation;
quantity: number;
unit: 'seeds' | 'grams' | 'packets';
geneticLineageId?: string;
certifications?: string[];
transportMethod: TransportMethod;
environmentalConditions: TransportEnvironment;
}
```
### 2. Growing Transport
Track movement of plants during their growing lifecycle (transplanting, relocation).
```typescript
interface GrowingTransport {
eventType: 'growing_transport';
plantId: string;
reason: 'transplant' | 'relocation' | 'hardening_off' | 'seasonal_move';
fromLocation: TransportLocation;
toLocation: TransportLocation;
plantStage: PlantStage;
handlingMethod: 'bare_root' | 'potted' | 'root_ball' | 'hydroponic_transfer';
}
```
### 3. Harvest Transport
Track movement from growing site to processing/distribution.
```typescript
interface HarvestTransport {
eventType: 'harvest_transport';
plantIds: string[];
harvestBatchId: string;
fromLocation: TransportLocation;
toLocation: TransportLocation;
harvestType: 'full_harvest' | 'partial_harvest' | 'continuous_harvest';
produceWeight: number;
unit: 'kg' | 'lbs' | 'units';
packagingType: string;
temperatureRequired: TemperatureRange;
shelfLife: number; // hours
}
```
### 4. Distribution Transport
Track movement through distribution chain to consumers.
```typescript
interface DistributionTransport {
eventType: 'distribution';
harvestBatchId: string;
fromLocation: TransportLocation;
toLocation: TransportLocation;
destinationType: 'consumer' | 'market' | 'restaurant' | 'processor' | 'vertical_farm';
transportMethod: TransportMethod;
carbonFootprint: number; // kg CO2
distance: number; // km
}
```
### 5. Seed Saving Transport
Track seed collection and storage for next generation.
```typescript
interface SeedSavingTransport {
eventType: 'seed_saving';
parentPlantIds: string[];
newSeedBatchId: string;
seedCount: number;
viabilityTestDate?: string;
germinationRate?: number;
storageLocation: TransportLocation;
storageConditions: SeedStorageConditions;
nextGenerationId: string;
}
```
## Blockchain Recording
Each transport event creates a new block in the user's blockchain:
```typescript
interface TransportBlock {
index: number;
timestamp: string;
transportEvent: TransportEvent;
previousHash: string;
hash: string;
nonce: number;
// Additional verification
signatures: {
sender?: string;
receiver?: string;
verifier?: string;
};
// Environmental impact
carbonFootprint: number;
foodMiles: number;
}
```
## Chain of Custody
The system maintains an unbroken chain of custody:
```
Seed Bank (Block #1)
↓ Transport: seed_acquisition
Grower A (Block #2)
↓ Plant & Grow
Grower A (Block #3-20) [growth updates]
↓ Transport: harvest_transport
Local Hub (Block #21)
↓ Transport: distribution
Consumer B (Block #22)
↓ Consume & Save Seeds
Seed Storage (Block #23)
↓ Transport: seed_saving → New lineage begins
```
## Environmental Impact Tracking
Every transport calculates:
1. **Carbon Footprint**
- Vehicle emissions based on transport method
- Refrigeration/climate control energy
- Packaging materials lifecycle
2. **Food Miles**
- Actual distance traveled
- Mode-weighted distance (air vs truck vs local)
3. **Time-to-Consumer**
- Freshness degradation tracking
- Optimal delivery windows
4. **Resource Usage**
- Water (for any irrigation during transport)
- Electricity (refrigeration, lighting)
- Packaging waste
## Integration with User Blockchain
Each user's blockchain maintains their personal transport history:
```typescript
class UserTransportChain {
userId: string;
chain: TransportBlock[];
// Get all plants currently in user's possession
getCurrentInventory(): PlantInventory[];
// Get complete history for a plant
getPlantJourney(plantId: string): TransportEvent[];
// Calculate total environmental impact
getTotalFootprint(): EnvironmentalImpact;
// Get lineage across generations
getMultiGenerationLineage(plantId: string, generations: number): LineageTree;
}
```
## QR Code Integration
Each plant/batch gets a unique QR code containing:
```json
{
"plantId": "lgc_abc123",
"blockchainAddress": "0x...",
"quickLookup": "https://localgreenchain.org/track/lgc_abc123",
"lineageHash": "sha256...",
"currentCustodian": "user_xyz",
"lastTransportBlock": 42
}
```
Scanning provides instant access to:
- Complete growing history
- All transport events
- Environmental conditions throughout lifecycle
- Carbon footprint calculation
- Previous generation lineage
## API Endpoints
See [Transport API Documentation](../api/transport-api.md) for complete API reference.
### Key Endpoints
```http
POST /api/transport/seed-acquisition
POST /api/transport/growing
POST /api/transport/harvest
POST /api/transport/distribution
POST /api/transport/seed-saving
GET /api/transport/journey/:plantId
GET /api/transport/footprint/:userId
GET /api/transport/verify/:blockHash
```
## Best Practices
### For Growers
1. **Record promptly**: Log transport events as they happen
2. **Verify conditions**: Note temperature, humidity, handling
3. **Save seeds systematically**: Maintain genetic diversity
4. **Minimize transport**: Source locally, deliver locally
### For Transporters
1. **Maintain cold chain**: Use temperature loggers
2. **Optimize routes**: Reduce food miles
3. **Report delays**: Update estimated arrival times
4. **Handle gently**: Protect plant integrity
### For Consumers
1. **Scan on receipt**: Verify chain of custody
2. **Report issues**: Flag any problems immediately
3. **Save seeds**: Continue the genetic lineage
4. **Share feedback**: Help improve the system