How does the root and shoot system function together?

Plant Root and Shoot System. Plants have two Organ Systems: the shoot system and the root system. Stems have many jobs, including supporting the plant; acting like the plant's plumbing system, conducting water and nutrients from the roots and food in the form of sugar (glucose) made in the leaves to other plant parts.

 Stems have many jobs, including supporting the plant; acting like the plant's plumbingsystem, conducting water and nutrients from the roots and food in the form of sugar (glucose) made in the leaves to other plant parts. Hope this helps