Numerous transcription factors located in plant genome play important roles in the regulation of plant development, substance metabolism, and diverse biotic and abiotic stresses. Among them, WRKY family plays a vital role in the signaling transduction of disease resistance. In this study, we have surveyed the genes in WRKY transcription factor family induced by plant disease pathogens and their regulation mechanisms involved in the resistance responses. These results will supply some suggestions on the further research in the molecular regulation of WRKY transcription factors in the plants resistance.