Abstract
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) transmits genetic material across species via more than ten possible mechanisms in nature. HGT is well studied, and accumulated evidence shows that HGT has contributed to transfer of genetic material and the evolution of the plant genome. This evolution in the plant genome aids plants in adapting to changing environment conditions. In this chapter we focus on the mechanism of contacts between two species, vectors, and acquisition of genetic elements, and also discuss the possible impacts on the evolution of plants.
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