Plants need sunlight, water, and air to . Plants also need , naturally occurring substances that are neither plant nor animal. The of plants help them get or make what they need. Plants get water and minerals from the . The of the plant grows underground and helps take in water and minerals. The is the part that supports the plant. It minerals and water from the roots. It also carries from the leaves to other parts of the plant. The of the plant are the main food-making part of the plant. They have broad, flat surfaces that help them take in .