Oregon Business

Tomatoes owe their red color to carotenoids, a group of fat-soluble pigments rich in antioxidants. Now scientists at Oregon State University have created a new, purple tomato — “Indigo Rose” — that owes its eggplant color to another class of nutrient-heavy pigments called “anthocyanins.”

A proposed Oregon bill would fund tuition and fees for OHSU students who practice in rural or underserved areas after graduation.