How do the organ systems of plants operate?

Basic vascular plant organs are roots, stems and leaves. Some of these are modified and specialized. Flowers are modified leaves. Organs are combinations of different tissues, structured and functioning together for a collective purpose. read more

A plant's organ system works with the roots anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients, while the shoots transfer the nutrients to the leaves, which transfer light into energy via photosynthesis. A plant’s roots, leaves and stems, the three basic plant organs, work together to allow the plant to function. read more

Vascular plants have two distinct organ systems: a shoot system and a root system. The shoot system consists of two portions: the vegetative (non-reproductive) parts of the plant, such as the leaves and the stems; and the reproductive parts of the plant, which include flowers and fruits. read more