This production of sporangia and zoospores happens until the end of the season when oogonia and antheridia engage in homothallic sexual reproduction to produce oospores once again.

[6] An integrated disease management program incorporating host resistance with disciplined cultural, chemical, and biological methods is the best way to control P.

Control of alfalfa and chickpea is mostly possible using effective water management, use of resistant cultivars, proper crop rotation, and seed application of fungicides such as metalaxyl.

Several ways to do this include assuring good drainage, avoiding excessive irrigation, and allowing plants to be dried by the wind.

Stopping the initial infection is important because this disease affects plants early on in their development as it quickly causes root rot and damping off.