In terms of survival structures, F. mangiferae does not produce chlamydospores and conidia do not survive by itself in soil, only within infected inflorescence. Thus, it is not a typical soil-borne pathogen and Fusarium species. Germination of conidia does not occur at low temperatures and high inoculum have been found in summer months. Although inoculum is high during the summer, MMD spreads slowly in orchards due to the sensitivity of conidia to sunlight that impedes their survival. The fungus spreads primarily by wind but there have been reports of an association with the mango bud mite, "Aceria mangiferae", that aids in spread either by wounding that facilitates infection or vectoring conidia. The bud mite could possibly enhance fungal colonization and severity. Humans can also spread the fungus through contaminated tools. Management of the MMD includes sanitation by removing infected flowers and branches once the disease is established in the orchard. Although it can be time consuming and difficult when the affected trees are large, but it’s an important component for management of disease. Furthermore, using clean nursery stock, no grafting with infected budwood, and decontamination of infected fruit prior to storage or shipping can help to lower disease and spread. Under experimental conditions, sprays with concoctions containing extracts from "Datura stramonium", "Calotropis gigantea" and "Azadirachta indica" (neem), showed antifungal activity and controlled the malformation symptoms on mango. Chemical control with fungicides is possible but there is no consensus over what chemical is most effective.