Widely used in microbiology laboratories for the cultivation of a broad range of non-fastidious microorganisms. It supports the growth of various bacteria and fungi, making it ideal for routine laboratory work such as culture maintenance, training, and demonstration purposes. Commonly used in educational settings for teaching basic microbiological techniques like streaking, colony isolation, and observation of colony morphology. Also employed in environmental monitoring to check for microbial contamination in water, food, and air samples. Due to its general-purpose nature, it is not suitable for isolating fastidious organisms but remains a fundamental medium for preliminary microbial testing.