Group 1 - The "Duoduo Agricultural Research Technology Competition" aims to enhance strawberry production and quality while improving economic benefits for farmers [1][2] - The competition is organized by Pinduoduo, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and other institutions, focusing on modern facility agriculture and plant factory development [1][2] - This year's competition requires teams to design and build a 50 square meter plant factory for a six-month strawberry cultivation challenge, emphasizing high yield, quality, low cost, and energy consumption [1][3] Group 2 - Pinduoduo has launched a "100 billion support" plan to invest over 100 billion yuan in agricultural innovation and digital development over the next three years [2][8] - The competition serves as a platform for innovative agricultural technology, attracting talent and enterprises to contribute to high-quality agricultural development and rural revitalization [2][8] - The plant factory concept is seen as a significant advancement in addressing issues related to population, resources, and health, with China leading globally in the number of artificial light plant factories [3][6] Group 3 - The competition's initial phase requires teams to submit comprehensive project proposals, with a budget cap of 500,000 yuan for plant factory construction [4] - The final evaluation will consider crop yield, growth consistency, commercialization rate, and nutritional value, with a total prize pool exceeding 1 million yuan [4][5] - Previous competitions have demonstrated the potential for technology integration in strawberry cultivation, with significant improvements in production efficiency and energy consumption [6][7] Group 4 - The competition aims to explore replicable and scalable plant factory models to enhance agricultural modernization across China [9][10] - The event has successfully fostered collaboration between researchers and technology companies, providing a practical platform for applying research outcomes to real-world agricultural challenges [8][9] - Pinduoduo's ongoing commitment to agricultural technology innovation is a key driver for the platform's high-quality development and digital transformation efforts [8][9]