Which of the following Indian botanists identified a new plant species, Garcinia kusumae, in Assam's Baksa district in July 2025?

Concept: The identification of new plant species is a critical part of biodiversity documentation . In July 2025 , a new species of the genus Garcinia was discovered in the Manas National Park region of Assam . This discovery highlights the rich floral diversity of the Northeast India region and the contributions of local taxonomists in documenting rare flora. Given New plant species identified: Garcinia kusumae Location: Baksa district , Assam (specifically near Manas National Park ) Discovery Date: July 2025 Calculation The species Garcinia kusumae was named in honor of Kusum Sarma . The discovery was made by a team led by the renowned Indian botanist and Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Jatindra Sarma . He has been instrumental in documenting several new species in the Assam region, including various medicinal and aromatic plants. The identification was confirmed through morphological studies and comparison with existing herbarium records of the Clusiaceae family. Jatindra Sarma is well-known for his work on the Flora of Assam and has authored several books on the medicinal plants of the region. His work in the Baksa district led to the formal description of this new species in 2025 . Final Answer: The Indian botanist who identified the new plant species Garcinia kusumae is Jatindra Sarma.