In addition to bearing leaves, the aerial stem performs the vital functions of transporting water and minerals up from the roots to the leaves and transporting manufactured food substances as they are distributed to all parts of the plant for use or storage.
(the aerial stem; performs; the vital functions of transporting water and minerals up from the roots to the leaves and transporting manufactured food substances) (they; are distributed; to all parts of the plant; for use or storage)
the aerial stem they
performs are distributed
the vital functions of transporting water and minerals up from the roots to the leaves and transporting manufactured food substances
to all parts of the plant for use or storage