Binds RNA. Associates with 28S, 18S and 5.8S mature rRNAs, several rRNA precursors and probably U3 small nucleolar RNA. May be involved in regulation of intermediate and late steps of rRNA processing. May be involved in ribosome assembly (By similarity). Required for expression of cell cycle genes such as CYCD3-1, RNR2A and CDKB1-1. Promotes, in a dose- and auxin-dependent manner, organ growth by stimulating both cell proliferation and expansion, via the regulation of RBR1 levels (PubMed:17024182). Component of a ribonucleoprotein complex. Expressed during tuberisation and in roots, nodes, internodes, petioles, leaves, stolons, tubers and sprouts. Expression correlated with organs growth and cell division activities. Growth retardation leading to small dwarfed plant and reduced tuber yield. Young developing leaves contains a reduced number of larger cells than controls, whereas at later stages, during expansion growth, the cell size is abnormally small. Belongs to the peptidase M24 family.