Fecha de publicación: -- Fuente: WIPO "tomato" The present invention relates to a method for fermenting plant material using enzyme-producing bacteria and extracting bioactive compounds through fermentation. This method enables the plant cell structures to be broken down naturally by microorganisms, thereby allowing the bioactive compounds to be obtained with higher yield and enhanced bioavailability. The invention provides a sustainable and environmentally friendly extraction method without the use of chemical solvents. It enables the production of fermented plant extracts that can be used in the cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries.