LSD induced chlorophyll mutations in barley

Summary In earlier reports, LSD was found to induce extensive chromosomal aberrations in barley. With the same dose it is now observed that LSD is potent in the induction of chlorophyll mutations. This may be the first evidence that the drug induces gene mutations in plants.Acknowledgent. We are grateful to Dr H.K. Jain, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, for his interest and guidance.