This document discusses gene transformation in plants. It provides a brief history of transformation, including the first experiments in 1928. It then describes the key stages of gene transformation as delivery of DNA into a single cell and regeneration of a full fertile plant. Both direct and indirect transformation methods are covered, with indirect using Agrobacterium and direct using particle guns, protoplast fusion, lasers or electroporation. The importance of transformation is to improve crop yields, traits and resistance to pests and weather.