EAK 70-97
Year of release : 1998
Country of Origin: East Africa Kibaha
Appearance: Greenish to yellow stalks upon exposure
Inter- Resistant to smut
Resistant to mosaic virus
Maturation period (Months): 18 – 20
Average Yield (TCH): 100 - 130
Pol%: cane 12- 13.5
Fiber %: 15
Flowers under stress and should be harvested timely.